New York – Indo Count Industries will use its acquisition of the Wamsutta brand to elevate its position in the premium market segment – and not just in the U.S. The major Indian bedding manufacturer – the 4th largest supplier of home textiles to the U.S. market – closed on the acquisition of Wamsutta’s IP from Beyond Inc. on April 18. Indo Count acquired Wamsutta for $10.25 million in cash plus the assumption of certain liabilities. “We will explore multiple channels of distribution to reach the core Wamsutta consumer and also introduce an entire new generation to the exceptional quality and ..read more

Midvale, Utah – The fabled Wamsutta home textiles brand now has a new owner. Beyond Inc. – parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock and Zulily – has sold the brand’s intellectual property to Indo Count Industries, one of the Top 15 suppliers of home textiles to the U.S. market. Indo Count acquired Wamsutta for $10.25 million in cash plus the assumption of certain liabilities. The recorded sales date was March 31 and the transaction closed today, according to a filing Beyond Inc. submitted to the SEC. Beyond Inc. had acquired the Wamsutta IP in June of 2023 as part of its purchase of ..read more

High Point, N.C. — Registrations for the High Point Market were the strongest for any spring this decade, according to High Point Market Authority leaders. At the Market Authority’s board meeting yesterday, CEO Tammy Nagem reported that early numbers indicate that the April 13-17 market was the best spring market since Covic-19 disrupted everything in 2020. “I’m happy to report that this is the strongest spring market since Covid,” Nagem said. “We feel good about where we’re going there. In registrations, we are in the neighborhood of about 2% down from fall but 1% up from last spring, so tha ..read more

Prattlen, Switzterland – A project to advance cotton circularity has been extended by 8 years under an agreement between Archroma and Cotton Incorporated. The specialty chemicals manufacturer and the cotton industry’s research and promotion organization began working together in 2016 when Cotton Incorporated approached Archroma with the goal of developing a dyestuff from the byproducts of cotton production. Cotton farming and processing generate byproducts such as burs, stems and leaves that are used to create insulation, packaging, erosion control products and more. Cotton Incorporated recog ..read more

Zurich – A new solution for feather & down products uses pre- and probiotics to help break down smelly components that cause odor. The new biobased HeiQ Fresh for Feather & Down technology is engineered to combat the persistent malodor often associated with duvets/comforters, pillows and feather jackets. The key issue lies in the natural oil secretion of the duck or goose to provide its natural waterproofing. While essential, that oil becomes the source of the unwanted odors that persist despite conventional cleaning methods, the company said. The technology is applied during the prod ..read more

Boston – Wayfair’s first big brick & mortar store will throw open its doors in just a few weeks. The 150,000-sq.-ft. Wayfair store is scheduled to open on May 23 at 10 a.m. local time. Located in Edens Plaza in Wilmette, Ill., the store is billed as a one-stop shop for home merchandise –including furniture, home decor, housewares and home improvement products. The superstore-sized location marks a departure for the online home furnishings powerhouse, which has been opening smaller-format stores for its specialty retail brands: Birch Lane, AllModern and Joss & Main. Related: Wayfair’s ..read more

New York – A new pillow collection with a vintage spirit popped up in the Currey & Company showroom during High Point Market this week. Eileen Applebaum, a veteran of both Crate & Barrel and ABC Carpet & Home, has channeled her product development expertise into Threads, a curated collection of luxury handcrafted pillows that celebrate the traditional skills of master artisans from all over the world. “Keeping heritage crafts alive is my deepest passion,” Applebaum said. She spent nearly 20 years in rug and textile development for Crate, a job that enabled her to travel the w ..read more

A new pillow collection with a vintage spirit popped up in the Currey & Company showroom during market this week. Eileen Applebaum, a veteran of both Crate & Barrel and ABC Carpet & Home, has channeled her product development expertise into Threads, a curated collection of luxury handcrafted pillows that celebrate the traditional skills of master artisans from all over the world. “Keeping heritage crafts alive is my deepest passion,” Applebaum said. She spent nearly 20 years in rug and textile development for Crate, a job that enabled her to travel the world and work closely with ..read more

What is Multi-Channel Advertising? Multi-channel advertising refers to the practice of promoting products, services, or brands through multiple channels or platforms simultaneously. The goal of multi-channel advertising is to engage with your target prospects & customers (your audience) across various touchpoints. By utilizing multiple channels, advertisers can reinforce their message and connect with their target audience at different stages of their purchasing journey, all while providing a seamless brand experience. By utilizing this approach, marketers can rest assured that they are re ..read more

Atlanta – Atlanta Market’s Summer 2024 edition is preparing to bring new opportunities to buyers and exhibitors as it introduces major changes across its top categories – including reorganized gift and home temporary exhibits – in an effort to streamline shopping for buyers. The summer edition of Atlanta Market is slated to run July 16-22 at AmericasMart Atlanta and there is plenty of buzz already generating with the recent changes being announced. “Andmore’s commitment to delivering efficient, effective and compelling markets thrives this summer with updated categories and curated sourc ..read more